President’s Message September 2025
Albert Einstein said, “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity. ”
This association has been a great teacher to me and has helped me immensely in all aspects of my life. As my year is quickly coming to an end, I am so grateful for all of the lessons and even more so, I am grateful to see the team around me. We are soon embarking on our first Real Estate Summit and our first Build Your Future event. The work that these committees have put in has been so impressive. These ideas were born from challenges turned into opportunities. Our councils have been putting on some new and great events – all born from opportunities. We effectuate change because of discomfort. I am in awe of how the board and this association has pulled together to bring about changes. If you have been involved, thank you!!!! We have done some GREAT things this year and we will keep it going! And if you are not involved, do not sit in discomfort – get on a council, go to some events and see what opportunities are out there for you!
How we look at our experiences makes a world of difference. I often think back to when I first joined Metro. COVID was just starting to shut the world down and I was lucky enough to stumble into Metro just as they were beginning their daily zoom calls. While it was a horrible time in the world, I had the opportunity to get quickly familiar with many of the members and see some of the best sides of this association (the advocacy work as well as the comradery). Looking back at the times in my life that felt difficult or challenging, I can see many wonderful opportunities that came from those situations. Difficult situations are uncomfortable. We can ignore them, or we can learn and change. I have found if I go with option A, the lessons continue to smack me in the face until I learn and change. I now (at least I try) to look for the opportunities and lessons instead of getting stuck in the negativity. A very wise mentor (and great Metro Past President) often said to me “this is just preparing you for the next thing” and what a great outlook to have. Every lesson is an opportunity to growth and change.
Yours in Service,
GERALDINE SMITH 2025 Metro President allinclusivenj@gmail.com
Metropolitan Builders & Contractors Association of NJ 39 East Hanover Avenue • Suite B4 Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Phone: 973-887-2888 Fax: 973-887-2926 Website: www.MetroBCA.org
Mission Statement: Metro is a professional organization that shall serve to protect and advance the rights and interests of builders, remodelers and associates in all matters affecting the building and remodeling industries. Metro shall support the business interests of all its member firms, support safe and affordable shelter, and foster the American dream of home ownership. Vision Statement: Metro is the leading trade association for the construction industry. Metro inspires active membership through professional development and advocacy. We embrace free markets to promote cost effective housing in NJ.
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